5 Days and 4 Nights Unforgettable Nile River Cruise Aboard MS Acamar

You begin your morning with breakfast on your Nile cruise ship as the boat travels through the historic Upper Egyptian landscapes. Your journey begins when you visit the ancient city of Thebes, which is now called Luxor, one of the world’s most remarkable archaeological regions. Your first stop begins at Luxor's West Bank, which leads you to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs, where richly decorated tombs reveal the secrets of the New Kingdom rulers. The exceptional Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut operates as your next destination because the unique temple exists as a cliffside building that honors one of Egypt's most powerful female rulers at Deir el-Bahari. The tour continues to the Colossi of Memnon, which consists of two giant stone statues that protect the burial site of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. You will return to your cruise ship after the sightseeing tour to enjoy lunch and then spend the rest of the day at leisure on the Nile. You will eat dinner on the boat, which will be followed by an overnight stay on the cruise.

The provided meals for this service include Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

They will be served breakfast on the cruise, followed by another enchanting guided pleasure trip to unveil the lesser-explored treasures that were once in Ancient Egypt. The sightseeing will start with a visit to one of the best-preserved and most beautiful temples of the land, the Temple of Horus in Edfu.

Afterward, return to the cruise for lunch as they sail by. Once you reach Kom Ombo, you will explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the dual deities Sobek and Haroeris. There will also be some free time for relaxation on the sun deck while enjoying lovely views of the Nile. Your dinner will be served as the ship sails to Aswan, arriving late at night for an overnight sailing.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast is going to be served on board and then you will meet your Egyptologist guide in order to begin a great adventure at Aswan's biggest must-see sites. You will start your itinerary at the High Dam, which was built in the sixties as a way of regulating the flow of the Nile and protecting Egypt from floods.

After that, you are going to take a ride on a felucca for a view of the Blue Nile to Agilika Island for a visit to the Philae Temple. This intriguing temple is from the Ptolemaic period and is dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple is in ruins, but with your guide's help, it should be easy to establish its former magnificence. Finally, visit the Unfinished Obelisk. This is a great type of red granite block in honor of the god Amun Ra.

We will have lunch, as well as afternoon tea and supplementary free time to relax. Dinner and overnight will be on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, you will check out and be transferred by the company rep to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo, wrapping up a fantastic 5-day luxury Nile cruise on a high note.

For those looking for something extra, an optional Abu Simbel excursion is a possibility, by private vehicle or by air. On arrival, an English-speaking guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel, which date back to the reign of Ramses in the west of the Pharaonic site, south of Aswan. The site includes the glorious Great Temple dedicated to the god Rahorakhty and also a smaller temple for the Queen Nefertari.

After that, it's back to Aswan for some relaxation at your hotel or you may prefer to be driven straight to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast